Rubbish collection

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We collect rubbish that can't be recycled once a week. Householders are given a 240 litre brown wheeled bin, or if they don't have the room to store or put out a bin for collection, they are given a reusable plastic bag.

What is taken in the brown bin or bag?

Examples of things you can put into your brown bin are:

Cling film

Cosmetics and creams

Crisp packets

Disposable nappies

Domestic batteries

Dust (from vacuum cleaners)

Food waste that cannot be composted at home

Plastic bags

Polystyrene

Pyrex

Sweet wrappers

Tetra packs

Toys

Videotapes

If you have a reusable plastic bag, items in the bag should be bagged up in plastic bags.

Hazardous waste and chemicals must be taken to the household waste recycling centres.

What cannot go in the brown bin or bag?

Asbestos

Car batteries

Chemicals

Computer monitors

Flammable items

Fluorescent tubes

Heavy items

Hot ash

Liquids

Oil filters

Paint

Rubble or builders waste

Please put your bin or bag on the boundary of your property by 6.30am on the day of your collection (but not before 6.30pm the night before).

Assisted collections

If you are not able to put your bin out for collection due to age or disability and there is no one in your household that can help, you may be eligible for our assisted collection. You can download an application form below, or contact us for more information.